Best Nightlife in Latin America
Even if you're not much for late night parties at home, most people throw caution to the wind and get at least a little foot loose and fancy free on vacation. Although the younger set often travels specifically to follow the party, you're never too...
International Day for Biological Diversity 2017
Earlier this week, the world celebrated the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDBD). This event, held annually since 1993, was created by the U.N. General Assembly "to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues." Although the day originally was commemorated in late December each year, it was...
Must See Latin America Monuments
The International Day for Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), celebrated annually on April 18, is just a few days away, so there's never been a more appropriate time to share our list of must see Latin America monuments. ICOMOS was created and approved by UNESCO in 1983 to help...
Top 10 Wetlands of Latin America
Tomorrow, February 2, is World Wetlands Day. In honor of this decades old celebration, we’re sharing our Top 10 wetlands of Latin America! Since the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands in 1971, World Wetlands Day has been celebrated annually on February 2 to mark the...
17 Restaurants to Try in 2017
It’s our final blog post in January, and we’re wrapping up our 17 in ’17 series for Latin America travel! So far, we’ve given you our top picks for must visit Latin America cities and amazing active tours in the region. This week, we’re hitting...
Top 17 Must See Latin America Cities for 2017
Our trip designers shared their list of the top 17 Must See Latin America Cities. It’s 2017, and there’s a whole world waiting out there! Why not make a resolution you actually want to keep? Now, that's a Happy New Year! As we bid adieu to...
Glaciers in South America
When people think of South America, they often conjure visions of eternal summer— warm sandy beaches, glistening waves, tropical jungles and beautiful people. But, in a highly diverse geographic region boasting everything from high Andean peaks and vast grasslands to expansive deserts and fertile valleys,...
Top 10 Latin America Cathedrals and Churches
Cultural tourism has become one of the travel industry’s most quickly developing segments, leading the industry in growth. According to recent studies, most travelers extend their stay in a destination based largely on the availability of cultural activities, and a full one-third of U.S. travelers...
Celebrating World Tourism Day
Celebrating World Tourism Day - Since 1980, the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has promoted its World Tourism Day annually on September 27. The UNWTO is charged with helping to ensure “responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism” across the globe and is founded on the...
Top 10 Hot Springs in Latin America
Top 10 Hot Springs in Latin America - Latin America is chocked full of renowned hotels and spas offering up on-demand relaxation and rejuvenation for weary travelers, but some of our most favorite spots to claim some much needed R&R while on vacation in Central...